USB port output

adi555 · 09-14-2020, 05:47 PM

Hi,

Can anyone here tell me what is the output of the USB port under the armrest? Can it charge phones?

Jorix · 09-15-2020, 02:18 AM

Apparently different cars have different USB ports. Mine is under the armrest, on the north side of the storage compartment. Some people have them just over the cupholders. I also got 2 USB-C ports for the back seat.

adi555 · 09-15-2020, 04:07 AM

I wanted to know the ampere output of the port under the armrest

oakey46 · 09-15-2020, 11:58 AM

I don't know the amperage, but it's the USB port I use to charge my iPhone XR without any issues.

Peter_R · 09-15-2020, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by adi555

Hi,

Can anyone here tell me what is the output of the USB port under the armrest? Can it charge phones?

It will be able to charge a phone.

adi555 · 09-15-2020, 01:06 PM

Can I connect a wireless charger to it?

oakey46 · 09-15-2020, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by adi555

Can I connect a wireless charger to it?

Little point in that, because you can simply plug an Apple charger cable into the USB port and use it to charge your phone. Additionally, from examples I’ve seen, I doubt that a wireless charger will lie flat in the storage area by the USB port. But that depends on what may be available in your locality.

ZZZZ · 09-15-2020, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adi555

Can I connect a wireless charger to it?

Yes. In fact most of the aftermarket solutions have the wireless charging pad under the armrest but a USB plug that goes into the storage under the armrest.

Jorix · 09-16-2020, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adi555

I wanted to know the ampere output of the port under the armrest

Ah sorry, I misread "where" instead of "what"

Wadadli Cooler · 03-29-2022, 03:53 AM

I think it must be a very low power output, maybe 1 or 2 Watts, as it barely makes a difference when I plug in my S21 phone for an hour. I was wondering if it might be possible to upgrade it in some way, maybe to a 10w usb-c output? I'll do some digging and report back if I manage to come up with anything.

MJE60 · 03-29-2022, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by adi555

Hi,

Can anyone here tell me what is the output of the USB port under the armrest? Can it charge phones?

USB-A. = 4.7 watts, so lower than most high speed chargers.

babayimben · 04-12-2022, 02:23 AM

Just use the lighter output with high speed charger kit

dokterdok · 05-01-2022, 02:02 AM

Can the usb-c ports actually charge a small laptop? I heard some new cars do that, not sure about BMW / X1

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